Number of participants: max 8 .
early bird until FEBRUARY 15: £200
normal price £235
MARCH 14-15
JARRET YARD STUDIOS
Jarret Yard St, Margate CT9 1BW
The aim of this 2 day intensive studio workshop is to explore ideas about photobooks and create draft of handmade photobook dummy. We will be focusing on the following aspects of book making: sequencing, designing, bookbinding.
FAQs
About the workshop
This is an all-analogue workshop; no knowledge of editing programs is necessary.
We will concentrate on the following aspects of bookmaking: theory of editing, editing combined with exercises, designing the layout of a dummy, introduction to bookbinding, sawing exercises, introduction to papers, designing the cover, introduction to printing techniques, and introduction to publishing.
Participants are required to bring a set of images in 3 different sizes, which will be used for editing as well as developing a dummy. Participants will be asked to bring their own tools.
Minimum of 6; maximum of 10 people.
Aimed at: photographers with projects developed that they want to turn into book dummy, artists intending to turn their work into the form of a book; and those who wish to create an artist's book as a medium of expression.
Participants are required to send by email about 30–40 pictures as well as text describing their project. Before the workshop, the project will be discussed to find the best design solution for developing it later. The aim is that each participant will finish the workshop with a physical draft dummy that could be developed further. We will also cover some technical aspects of making books with practical exercises.
Detailed schedule
14 MARCH SATURDAY start 10:00
10:00 - 10:30 -- introduction of the tutor, introduction to photobook making, samples of handmade books
10:30 - 11:30 -- short introduction to the projects of each participant
11:30-12:30 -- Editing and visual narration introduction
12:30 - 13:30 – lunch break
13:30 - 17:30 – editing (group and individual)
15 MARCH SUNDAY start 10:00
10:00 - 11:30 -- stitching exercises
11:30 - 12:30 -- individual work on a book dummy
12:30 - 13:30 -- lunch break
13:30 - 15:00 -- individual work on a book dummy
15:00 - 16:00 -- final presentation of each person
List of things to bring:
-- set of aprox 30-40 images in 3 sizes:
(i) A5 (aprox. 148 x 210mm) ,
(ii) A6 (aprox. 105 x 148mm), and
(iii) A7 (aprox. 74 x 105 mm) –
We will use them for editing and to test your dummy's structure, so please don't bring expensive printouts. Even basic laser printing on budget paper might be used for these. We also experiment with different sizes of images. We will select approximately 15-20 images for the final dummy. Later, you will be able to build your book around this restricted selection.
-- scissors
-- pencil
-- cutter
-- metal ruler (30–50 cm)
-- cutting mat
-- fast drying glue
-- double sided tape
-- bone folder
-- tread and needles
– low-cost A4 paper
-- paper for the cover
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund for cancellations made two weeks before the workshop.
No refunds for cancellations within three weeks of the workshop.
Registration transfer to a waitlisted person possible up to one week before the workshop.
Workshop cancellation by us entitles you to a full refund.
Workshop fee non-transferable to other services or workshops.
Registration implies agreement with this policy.
Contact us for questions or clarifications.
About the tutor
This workshop is led by Tomasz Laczny. Since 2015, his career has encompassed various aspects of photobook production, publishing, for different clients among others for the (M)edition and Ibasho Gallery. His notable work, "Erna Helena Ania," is included in the MoMA collection library. Currently, he serves as a Special Lecturer (online) at University of the Arts London and has extensive experience conducting workshops worldwide. His teaching engagements include Berlin at Bildband (2020-2023, Germany), London at Photobookcafe and UAL (2021-2023, UK), Toulouse, Gallery Saint-Cyprien (2019, France), Brussels at L'Enfant Sauvage (2023, Belgium), Sopot at the Festival w Ramach Sopotu (2023, Poland), TUMO studios Armenia (2024), and in refugee camps near Tindouf (2018, Algeria). Laczny's approach to teaching and sharing knowledge in photobook making has been praised by past participants for its depth, clarity, and helpfulness.
New Studio in Margate
We are excited to announce our new location in the heart of vibrant Margate. The studio accommodates up to eight people, offering a more intimate setting for workshops, which enhances your experience. There is a convenient connection to London via high-speed trains, with a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
